The following pieces of legislation are currently being discussed in Congress. Each of the following bills presents new opportuniities for innovative companies to showcase their technologies and processes as a result of these bills. Continue reading Legislation to Watch, Oct ‘09 →
Oct
2
2009
2
2009
Sep
30
2009
30
2009
Obama announces $5 billion for new medical research
Innovation Funding Advisors is very keen on the opportunities that are presented in this new round of stimulus grants. “The possibilities of many small innovative companies could be realized if they think in a focused and deliberate manner” stated Bill Wiles, President of IFA. Here is an excerpt of what the President announced today in Washington, D.C.:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) President Barack Obama announced a plan on Wednesday to spend $5 billion on medical and scientific research, medical supplies and upgrading laboratory capacity, which he said would create tens of thousands of new jobs. Continue reading Obama announces $5 billion for new medical research →
Sep
23
2009
23
2009
Should You Seek Investment from Emerging Markets
For many small businesses today – investments are very important to both sustain and grow a business and to maintain cash flow… especially in these troubled times. What is also important to understand is that new, start-up companies that are seeking investments to launch a particular technology or process forward are becoming more and more susceptible to problem investors from overseas.
Continue reading Should You Seek Investment from Emerging Markets →
Sep
15
2009
15
2009
INTEROP: New York
This a showcase of the most important business technology innovations that can be leveraged in today’s market place. Cloud computing will heavily promoted at this particular show and if you are Continue reading INTEROP: New York →
Sep
7
2009
7
2009
SBA Offers Online Course on Winning Federal Contracts
SBA Launches New Online Training Course: ‘How to Win Federal Contracts’
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new online training course to help strengthen access to contracting opportunities
for small businesses, including those owned by women, minorities, disadvantaged individuals and veterans.
Continue reading SBA Offers Online Course on Winning Federal Contracts →
Sep
6
2009
6
2009
Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy
Everyone that is preparing to do business with the US Government, should be prepared to address their “small business plans” to the agencies that you are seeking money from. The SBA puts out an electronic newsletter [PDF format] every other month that is full of helpful information. We will always place the latest edition on our site but it would be advantageous to subscribe to the newsletter directly.
Continue reading Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy →
Aug
28
2009
28
2009
SBIR Program Contract Solicitation Now Available: NIH
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Contract Solicitation (PHS 2010-1) Now Available
Notice Number: NOT-OD-09-137
Key Dates
Release Date: August 19, 2009
Contract Proposal Receipt Date: November 9, 2009
Issued by
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (www.nih.gov)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (www.cdc.gov)
Innovative technologies and methodologies fuel progress in biomedical and behavioral research and represent an increasingly important area of the economy. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program provides support for research and development (R&D) of new or improved technologies and methodologies that have the potential to succeed as commercial products.
Continue reading SBIR Program Contract Solicitation Now Available: NIH →
Aug
12
2009
12
2009
So what is SBIR Exactly?
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Technology administers the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Through these two competitive programs, SBA ensures that the nation’s small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government’s research and development efforts. There are 11 federal departments Continue reading So what is SBIR Exactly? →